Singular
das
Rollen
roles, rolling
Plural: die Rollen
Why does the noun Rollen have the article das?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Rollen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Rollen | ein Rollen | kein Rollen |
| Akkusativ | das Rollen | ein Rollen | kein Rollen |
| Dativ | dem Rollen | einem Rollen | keinem Rollen |
| Genitiv | des Rollens | eines Rollens | keines Rollens |
| Nominativ | die Rollen | Rollen | keine Rollen |
| Akkusativ | die Rollen | Rollen | keine Rollen |
| Dativ | den Rollen | Rollen | keinen Rollen |
| Genitiv | der Rollen | Rollen | keiner Rollen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Rollen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das schnelle Rollen macht Spaß.The fast rolling is fun. | Ein lautes Rollen stört mich.A loud rolling disturbs me. | Kein leises Rollen ist hörbar.No quiet rolling is audible. |
| Akkusativ | Ich mag das sanfte Rollen.I like the gentle rolling. | Er hört ein tiefes Rollen.He hears a deep rolling. | Sie sieht kein starkes Rollen.She sees no strong rolling. |
| Dativ | Ich lausche dem leisen Rollen.I listen to the quiet rolling. | Er hilft einem sanften Rollen.He helps a gentle rolling. | Sie folgt keinem lauten Rollen.She follows no loud rolling. |
| Genitiv | Die Ursache des lauten Rollens ist klar.The cause of the loud rolling is clear. | Der Klang eines sanften Rollens beruhigt.The sound of a gentle rolling calms. | Die Wirkung keines starken Rollens ist spürbar.The effect of no strong rolling is noticeable. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Rollen sind wichtig.The new roles are important. | Gute Rollen sind selten.Good roles are rare. | Keine schlechten Rollen passen.No bad roles fit. |
| Akkusativ | Wir spielen die neuen Rollen.We play the new roles. | Er sucht gute Rollen.He is looking for good roles. | Ich mag keine schlechten Rollen.I don't like bad roles. |
| Dativ | Wir geben den neuen Rollen Namen.We give the new roles names. | Er hilft guten Rollen.He helps good roles. | Ich spreche mit keinen schlechten Rollen.I speak with no bad roles. |
| Genitiv | Die Bedeutung der neuen Rollen ist groß.The importance of the new roles is great. | Die Schwierigkeit guter Rollen ist bekannt.The difficulty of good roles is known. | Der Inhalt keiner schlechten Rollen ist gut.The content of no bad roles is good. |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Rollen?
It is das Rollen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Rollen is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of das Rollen?
The noun Rollen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Rollen mean in English?
The German word das Rollen translates to “roles, rolling” in English.
How do you decline das Rollen?
Like all German nouns, Rollen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Rollen
- Akkusativ: das Rollen
- Dativ: dem Rollen
- Genitiv: des Rollens
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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